PROUDLY SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR FIVE GENERATIONS

Family History

PROUDLY SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR FIVE GENERATIONS

Family History

The Lilleywhite family have served the community of Greater Manchester and beyond for over 125 years and five generations. 

The business was started in 1897 in Kirkhams, Whitefield.  As was typical at the time Reuben Lilleywhite was a joiner and carpenter as well as the local funeral director. 

In the 1960s we moved to our current premises on Bury Old Road, Prestwich. Where George and Mona Lilleywhite lived onsite with their children John and Sandra. 

Family values have always been integral to everything we do, and the third and fourth generation of the family, John and his son Simon worked to passionately serve our local community together. 

John DeRenzy Lilleywhite 

John spent his life working in the business, and through his knowledge and expertise built strong relationships within our community. He was a member of the rotary club, and spent a lot of time advocating for charities. He brought a brilliant sense of humour and warmth to his work, something which our clients always appreciated and remember with fondness. He was loved by all who met him both personally, and professionally.  

Simon DeRenzy Lilleywhite 

Followed in his father’s footsteps to work within the family business at the age of 17 and brought a new perspective to the way a funeral service is conducted. His heartfelt contributions to the families he served has had an outstanding impact on the profession and the community of Greater Manchester. He was a pioneer in the industry and appeared on ITV’s “A Dead Good Job” showcasing his professionalism and empathy. 

 

Susan, Julie and Amy now manage the family business together. 


Amy Lilleywhite

Is the fifth generation to work within the business and after losing her father at the age of 24 truly knows what it feels like to lose a loved one. Her life experience brings a different dimension to her work and she cares deeply about every family we look after. She believes every funeral should be a celebration of the person’s life, as they live on through us. 

John DeRenzy Lilleywhite
1941 - 2022
Sadly missed by all his family, many friends ad everyone who knew him personally and professionally.

Simon Lilleywhite

1966 – 2018

His legacy and wisdom is something we cherish and strive to achieve everyday.